Certified Breast Care Nurse – CBCN (ONCC)
By Raising Careers Staff | Updated: August 2019
OVERVIEW
Certification Description
The Certified Breast Care Nurse (CBCN) certification certifies that an individual has the experience and knowledge to work with patients that suffer from breast cancer. Nurses with this certification will assist in the care of patients and their families through the stages of diagnosis, treatment, remission and end-of-life.
Skills Focus
The certification focuses on the following areas:
- Understanding of advance directives, survivorship concerns and treatment-related considerations
- Knowledge of HER2, Paget’s disease and Malignant phyllodes
- Understanding of carcinogenesis and immunology
- Competency working with various treatment modalities, such as biotherapy and chemotherapy
- Knowledge of ethical and legal standards
- Understanding of ONS Standards of Education
- Ability to identify factors that influence spirituality, sexual preference and psychosocial responses
Exam Objectives
Download the exam objectives/content outline for the CBCN (ONCC) certification.
Exam Details
- Issuing Organization: Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC)
- Prerequisites: Applicant must be a current RN; applicant must have completed 2+ years of RN experience within the last 4 years; applicant must have completed 2,000+ hours of breast care nursing experience within the last 4 years; applicant must have 10+ contact hours of approved continuing education credit in breast care nursing
- Questions: 165
- Time: 180 minutes
- Cost: $296 for ONS or APHON members, $416 for non-members, $225 for ONS or APHON members age 65+ and $315 for non-members age 65+
- Re-certification and certification renewal: Every 4 years
- Download the ONCC Handbook / Certification Manual
Other relevant details: N/A
CBCN (ONCC) Careers
Certified Breast Care Nurse Careers
Jobs you can get with a CBCN certification (additional requirements may apply):
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Oncology Nurse
Salary (Base Level)
A specialty certification may not only increase your employability, but may increase your earnings potential as well. Keep in mind that your actual salary can vary substantially depending on region, job description and employer expectations. Reference salary for the Registered Nurse (RN) shown. Salary based on 2019 data.
- National average per year: $71,730
- National average per hour: $34.48
*Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
CBCN (ONCC) Training
Exam Preparation
- Study from the key topics on the Exam Handbook/Outline
- Review test references
- Consider review courses
- Use flashcards as a study aid
- Complete sample questions
- Take practice tests
Important: This is not a complete list of all certification training and learning options available. Remember to thoroughly research and choose study materials that fit your learning style and needs. This step is crucial to help you succeed in your certification exam.
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